Senior Software Engineer

A Moving Experience.

Do you have a passion for pushing the boundaries of innovation? Are you excited about AI’s potential to improve the human experience? Then come join the ride!

 
Who is Cerence ai? 
Cerence ai is the global leader in AI for transportation, specialized in building AI and voice-powered companions for cars, two-wheelers, and more that enable people to focus on what matters most. With over 500 million cars shipped with Cerence ai's technology, we partner with leading automakers (such as Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi, Toyota and many more), mobility providers, and technology companies to power intuitive, integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike. 

Our Driving Force 
Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation, working around the globe with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA and 16 other offices across Europe, Asia, and North America. We bring together diverse backgrounds, and varied skill sets with the shared goal of advancing the next generation of transportation user experiences. Our culture is customer-centric, collaborative, fast-paced and fun, with continuous opportunities for learning and development to support your career growth. 

We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Software Developer Engineer who is ready to drive the future of mobility with us! 

Interested in developing bleeding edge audio and AI solutions? Cerence ai’s technology is used in 500+ million cars today. The position will contribute to make those technologies available through a convenient and uniform software product that can be deployed easily to various customer platforms. To support our software engineering team in this process we are looking for a senior software developer, with a proven expertise in large scale C++ embedded automotive software development.

Your Impact

• Development and extension of our existing embedded platform products
• Maintenance and bug fixing of existing modules.
• Coordination of the integration and rollout of changes to the different products
• Support the Cerence development processes in all its aspects, (involving e.g. design, development, tests, documentation, reviews, bug analysis)

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with C++ development in embedded systems, ideally within the automotive sector.
• Strong understanding of the unique challenges and resource constraints in embedded automotive systems.
• Experience with Python or a strong willingness to quickly get up to speed with it.
• Organized, solution-driven mindset with a proactive approach to tasks, always willing to take ownership and go beyond the basics.
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team of passionate software developers.
• Solid understanding of software integration, version control (e.g., Git), and branching workflows.
• Good knowledge of system integration to ensure a cohesive architecture across components.
• Security-conscious mindset with awareness of potential software vulnerabilities and best practices.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to engage in technical discussions.

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and www.cerence.com) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.  

As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace. This includes:

- Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace.
- Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity.
- Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective.
- Adhering to company's compliance and regulations.
- Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence.

- Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to be handling this data).

- Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training programs.